I’ve learned that a lot of Canadian fiddlers play the Clarinet Polka. Here are two versions which have one player – not the fiddle player – in common. The first version is fiddled by Mark Sullivan, and it’s just fabulous! The accordion player is Jeremy… Read More
Remember that old Bill Swan tune, I Can Help? Charley Crockett has dug it up and is performing it more like a soul number than Swan’s original. I haven’t heard this song in many years. For those who don’t remember the Billy Swan tune (or… Read More
Gangstagrass & Branjae
I’ve been listening to a bunch of fiddle jigs, because I’m learning one called Little Burnt Potato, or La P’tite Patate Brûlée. I’m listening to a bunch of them so I can get my little brain around the different bowing choices. Of course tunes like… Read More
I’ve been trying to listen to as much fiddle music as I can because I think listening a lot will help me become stronger on the instrument. Recently I came across some videos featuring a fiddler from Seattle named Vivian Williams. I have really been… Read More
Joey Quinones & Thee Sinseers on KEXP via YouTube
“All American music is Black American Music.” Desiree Cannon I found this video on the Western AF YouTube channel….lots of great music over there.
I’m having enough trouble learning fiddle. This crazy-beautiful instrument seems like a nightmare of complexity. I like it though!
Check out Sierra Farrell’s music on YouTube….
I’ve been listening to various versions of a tune called Sandy Boys because I’m learning to play it on fiddle. I came across this odd, slow, haunting version on YouTube performed by the Lazy Goat Stringband. Often you hear Sandy Boys as an instrumental but… Read More
